8285 Tow Truck

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Tow Truck

Item №:	8285
Pieces:	1877
Price:	$119.99 £89.99
Ages:	11 - 16
Released:	2006
Theme:	TECHNIC
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8285 Tow Truck is a LEGO TECHNIC-themed set released in 2006. It contains 1877 pieces and is the second largest TECHNIC set pieceswise. It is a pneumatic tow truck that can be rebuilt into a flatbed truck. It's recommended for children aged 11 through to 16.

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A side view of 8285 Tow Truck

The Tow Truck is equipped with rack and pinion front wheel steering, and an operating crane, winch and lift—just like a real tow truck. Its rear telescopic towing mechanism lifts pneumatically to tow stranded vehicles, while the ratchet-regulated winch secures the load. The motor will lift and lower the arm and pull the tow line up and down. When opening the hood, it reveals the detailed V6 engine with moving pistons and spinning radiator fan. Side compartments conceal manual controls for raising the hook or extending and lowering the boom. It is a very authentic model for skilled builders. When pumping the pneumatic cylinder, it lifts the telescoping boom. The Tow Truck measures over 26" (66 cm) long. When the wheels are turned, the engine pistons move, similar to 8674 Ferrari F1 Racer 1:8. Lowering the stabilizers "helps" for towing heavy loads. The telescoping boom extends, retracts, lifts and lowers. The Tow Truck includes building instructions to rebuild into a heavy load flat-bed truck.

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TECHNIC sets of 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
2006	8281 Mini Tractor \| 8282 Quad Bike \| 8283 Telehandler \| 8284 Dune Buggy / Tractor \| 8285 Tow Truck \| 8287 Motor Box \| 8288 Crawler Crane \| 8289 Fire Truck
2007	8270 Rough Terrain Crane \| 8271 Wheel Loader \| 8272 Snowmobile \| 8273 Off Road Truck \| 8274 Combine Harvester \| 8275 Motorized Bulldozer
2008	8290 Mini Fork Lift \| 8291 Dirt Bike \| 8292 Cherry Picker \| 8293 Power Functions Motor Set \| 8294 Excavator \| 8295 Telescopic Handler \| 8296 Dune Buggy \| 8297 Off Roader
2009	8063 Tractor with Trailer \| 8256 Go Kart \| 8258 Crane Truck \| 8259 Mini Bulldozer \| 8260 Tractor \| 8261 Rally Truck \| 8262 Quad-Bike \| 8263 Snow Groomer \| 8264 Hauler \| 8265 Front Loader \| 66318 Superpack 4 in 1
2010	8041 Race Truck \| 8043 Motorized Excavator \| 8045 Mini Telehandler \| 8046 Helicopter \| 8047 Compact Excavator \| 8048 Buggy \| 8049 Tractor with Log Loader \| 8051 Motorbike \| 8052 Container Truck \| 8053 Mobile Crane \| 66359 TECHNIC Super Pack 4 in 1
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